Hunger crisis spreads as famine refugees riot in Ukraine
Reports from Berlin and London describe 50 000 famine sufferers in Olgopol Ukraine rioting and plundering villages amid clashes with peasants. Daily Mail and Times dispatches relay alarming accounts of famine in Russia, with ruined transport, idle factories, and mass graves.
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Per Press Association
Berlin
Lemberg
Olgopol
Ukraine
United Service
London
Hompson
Daily Mail
Lenin-Irotsky
Russia
Times
Volga
Famine Strain Sparks Flight and Child Deaths in Russia
A Reval message reports Soviet Education Commissary Jounacharsky says children deserted to parents live on the Volga banks amid starvation with many deaths. Parents drown some children to spare them from starvation as famine drives Communists and families to flee famine zones.
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London
M. Jounacharsky
Volga
Soviet US relief accord excludes army aid for famine areas
The Vossische Zeitung Copenhagen correspondent reports that under the Soviet American Relief Administration agreement, relief is provided only to invalids and children, with the army and authorities excluded. The Soviet Union will cover transport from ports to famine regions.
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Reuter
London
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Riga
Red Cross chief ties relief to Hoover terms for Russia
Ador, head of the Joint Council of the Red Cross Societies, announced that the International Relief Committees would not proceed with relief to Russia unless terms set by Mr Hoover are accepted. The statement was issued in Geneva and reported from London.
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London
Geneva
Ador
Joint Council of the Red Cross Societies
International
Russia
Hoover
Angora Bombed as Greek Forces Advance
August reports from Athens say Greek troops are within 50 miles of Angora after aerial raids on the town and bar racks. the population is fleeing. In Geneva, the Tribune quotes the ex Kaiser sending congratulations to his brother in law in Constan tine for Greece controlling critical parts of the eastern railway system.
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Athens
Angora
Geneva
Constantine
Greece
Lord Esher’s Book The Tragedy of Kitchener
London intends the book of the week The Tragedy of Kitchener by Lord Esher portrays Kitchener as rough yet courteous and patient with a sentimental side The work cites shell shortages the Dardanelles and conscription as his three great failures It argues his War Office tenure stemmed from lack of army organisation and parliamentary control
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London
Kitchener
Lord Esher
Lord Kitchener
Dardanelles
War Office
the Times
Saye
NSW Revenue Up for Year Ended June 80
New South Wales revenue for the year ended June 80 amounted to 610 961, an increase of £5,461,494 over the preceding year's revenue, and £144,011 above the Treasurer's budgeted amount.
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New South Wales
Hughes Dominating Figure at War Conference
Mr Hughes dominated the conference behind Mr Lloyd George with broad influence on naval defence disarmament imperial communications and foreign affairs. He advocated per capita cost sharing for an empire navy and helped block a Constitutional Conference in 1922 before leaving for France to visit battlefields and dedicate the Australian Divisional monument at Amiens Cathedral.
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Press Association
London
W. M. Hughes
England
Devon
Cornwall
Wales
Lloyd George
Hughes
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
Pacific
United States
Japan
France
Villiers Brettonneux
Bapaume
Pozieres
Mont St. Quentin
Peronne
Chargnes
Amiens
Patella Strikes Ground Near Lisbon Threatens Loss
The Patella collided with the Benalla on May 31 then ran aground on a sand bank at Lisbon. Its cargo air was jettisoned and the Chinese crew refused to leave. The 5617 ton steel screw steamer built in 1909, owned by Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company, faces total loss.
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London
Benalla
Lisbon
Is Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company
Senate Finance Committee backs Allied debts refund bill
The Senate Finance Committee favorably reported the Administration Bill to refund Allied debts within five years. The measure grants the Secretary of the Treasury authority to refund or extend payment of principal or interest.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Steel workers wage cuts announced in New York
United States Steel Corporation reduces day labourer pay due to low steel prices and production costs. The cut takes effect August 19.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Swimming the Channel Attempt Aided By Mrs Hamilton
The report notes an attempt by Mrs Hamilton to swim the channel three miles from the coast. It records the time stamp as August 22 at 1.50 a.m. and describes the effort as a notable endurance feat.
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London
Hamilton
Eal
Norway Considers Expanding Smuggling Ban to Ten Miles
A Times Christiania report says due to heavy liquor smuggling, mainly by German ships at the mouth of the Christiania Fiord just beyond the three mile limit, Norway weighs extending the limit to ten miles to curb the activity.
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Ee Times
London
the Times
Christiania
Christiania Fiord
Hughes Addresses Bankers On Australian Finance
Mr Hughes spoke to about a hundred bankers at Australia House praising Australia as attractive for investment and emigration. He described Mildura as paradise, argued wealth is evenly distributed, and signaled plans to discuss Australian finance with British investors. He urged reduction of the London defence staff at Australia House by over forty.
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Per
Press Association
London
Hughes
Australia House
Australia
Mildura
New Zealand
Financial Times
Great Britain
Huches
Massey Receives Freedom in Sheffield Amid Imperial Talks
The Australian statesman Mr Massey was awarded the freedom of Sheffield after a council ceremony led by the Lord Mayor. He urged unity of the Empire, supported Japanese ties and Pacific strategy, and warned Britain must guard sea power and resist dumped goods. He also visited York and Darlington before lunch with Vickers Ltd.
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Per Press Association
London
Massey
Freedom of
Sheffield
Council
Lloyd George
Japan
Pacific
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Vickers, Ltd
Iémpire
New
Mr Massey
York
Darlington
New Zealand
Paris Fashions Reflect Russian Peasant Influence
From Paris exhibitions seen in London reports the winter wardrobe borrows the Russian peasant look with heavy silver braid and Slav or Balkan styling. Belts and girdles with metal tags tinkle as noted. Astrakan fur trims, long stand-up collars, long bodices, large sleeves, and cut steel ornaments define the trend.
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London
Paris
Floating mine sinks fishing vessel near Bergen
A floating mine struck a fishing vessel off Bergen, blowing it to pieces and killing all three crew members. The sea remains littered with mines, hindering salvage efforts.
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Bergen
Iblowrt
Feisal Confirmed King of the Arabs in Referendum
The Press reports Feisal was unanimously chosen as King of the Arabs after a referendum. The accession celebration is planned in Baghdad on the 21st with grand spectacle, as hundreds of thousands attend to show loyalty amid tribal submission.
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Cairo
Feisal
Bagdad
Gift that carries friendly greetings from Bunz Studio
Bunz Studio on Burnett Street advertises a photo graph gift that conveys warm greetings beyond a simple cord. The notice invites readers to make an appointment, promoting affordable options and a friendly service stance.
Steamer Grounded Near New Brighton Lighthouse
A steamer carrying 1500 holidaymakers returning from the Isle of Man ran aground near the New Brighton Lighthouse as the tide ebbed. Fire brigade members used a fire escape and ladders secured to the ship’s side to rescue passengers while a large crowd watched from the shore.
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Per Press Association Bright
London
Isle of Man
New Brighton
Fire Brigade
Wool Sale Arrangements Extend to Year End at London Series
Blontion reports the Bawra provision to set two to one proportion for outside sales at Antwerp Hull and Liverpool. London sales begin August 30 with 8000 bales Australian 30000 bales New Zealand free wool plus 63000 Australian 7000 New Zealand from Bawra and 17000 bales Puntas. October and December series add large free and Bawra totals as wool circles oppose extending Bawra export rules.
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London
New Zealand
Bawra
Yorkshire
Frozen Meat Trade Prices by Origin and Quality
New Zealand ewes and lambs quoted in several quality grades across Canterbury Southland North Island and other regions. Beef prices show New Zealand fores at 4d for new season, Australian and Uruguayan fores and hinds listed with varied pence per unit.
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London
New Zealand
Canterbury
Southland
North Island
South American
Uruguay
Queensland beef protest calls for end to losses
Hon J M Hunter Agent General of Queensland tells Meat Trade Journal the beef trade is under pressure from price competition with Argentina. He notes Queensland beef is 3d per lb cheaper after the war, despite equal quality and strict government inspection, arguing Australia should receive equal treatment with foreign traders and better gains for British goods.
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London
J. M. Hunter
Queensland
Meat Trade Journal
Australia
New Form Of Theft Submerges 100 Autos In Quarry
Ottawa reports one hundred automobiles found underwater in a deserted quarry. Owners submerged them at different times to claim insurance, marking a new theft method.
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Press Association
Ottawa
One Hundred Killed in Rio Crowd Shooting
Rio de Janeiro on August 20 reports one hundred killed as soldiers opened fire on a crowd attempting a minor revolution. Government forces dispersed protesters in the city center amid rising tensions and unrest.
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Rio DE Janiero
Victorian elections nominations closed in Melbour ne
Nominations closed for the Victorian State elections at Melbour ne with 120 candidates. Twenty four have been reelected unopposed and no further challenges are anticipated.
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Per Press Association
Mellbourne
Victorian Politics Unopposed Candidates Counted
In Melbourne this day August 22, twenty four candidates were returned unopposed with eleven Ministerial and seven Labour contestants among them.
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Elbourne
Hs Twentyfour
Labour
Lord Mayor Lam bert Wins West Sydney Seat Selection
The Lord Mayor Alderman Lam bert won the West Sydney seat in the August 21 selection ballot.
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West Sydney Seat
Sydney
Alderman Lambert
West Sydney
Premier attacks I W W over sugar strikes
Brisbane cable report quotes Premier Theodore denouncing the Industrial Workers of the World for engineering sugar field strikes. He urges Labour ranks to back arbitration and political means and to purge direct actionists from the movement.
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Brisbane
Theodore
Industrial Workers of the World Organisation
Labour Movement
For Children Hacking Coun Woods Great Fepy
A brief note details a children focused event involving Coun Woods and a project named Fepy mint. Key figures and exact activities are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a community or school oriented occurrence. Further readable details are not present in the fragment.
Irish Offer Faces Ireland Referendum and Crown Unity
In the Commons Lloyd George defends Irish proposals as the maximum concession and warns rejection would threaten Crown authority and empire unity. De Valera and allies draft Dail reply ahead of Mansion House conference as referendum asks Ireland to decide. The King meets Privy Council to plan adjournment.
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Per Press Association
London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
de Valera
Ireland
Asquith
J. H. Thomas
Gretton
Lord Curzon
House of Lords
Lord Crewe
Lord Salisbury
Downing Street
Lord Middleton
Lord Birkenhead
Mansion House
Privy Council
Bolton Abbey
Hamar Greenwood
Dail Eireann
Settlement Hopes Pressure on Irish Leaders
Press reports vary on Irish settlement prospects. Downing Street reportedly sees the outlook unfavourable as Dail Eireann backs defiance, while Dublin sources note Lloyd George’s speech signals a real peace effort. Irish leaders face pressure from abroad to accept a term settlement and avoid renewed hostilities.
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London
Sunday Times
Downing Street
Dail Wieaan
de Valera
Messrs de Valera
Griffith
Collins
Dublin
Lloyd George
America
Dominions
Irish Independent
Irelad
Irish Times
de Velera
Australia in England: Gloucs match ends with brisk batting
The match between Australia and Gloucestershire in England featured a sunny day and easy wickets. Armstrong won the toss and batsmen produced quick scoring with Bardsley in good form while Mills and Parker bowled steadily into the late overs.
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Press Association
London
Australia
Gloucestershire
Robinson
Rowlands
Barnett
Keighis
Dipper
Seabrook
Parker
Mills
Bessantmith
Hammond
Oldfield
McDonald
Taylor
Andrews
Armstrong
Bardsley
Colling
Macartney
Collins
Barnett Bressant
Bessant
Pellew
Dee Regor
Playing Out Tests Says Sydney Smith
Mr Sydney Smith urged the Board of Cricket Control to play out tests after years of urging without success. He said in Australia that visits aim to decide the better cricketing country and finality should be reached, expressing hope the next team’s matches will be played out.
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London
Sydney Smith
Board of Cricket Control
Australia
Australian Tour Faces Praise And Criticism In Observer Note
The Observer cricket correspondent says Australia had memorable highs and notable lows on the tour. He praises players like Macartney Gregory Pellew Collins Oldfield and Caylor while noting unpopularity due to a few. Armstron g wicket inspection and Oldfield’s possible Lancashire move are discussed alongside Warner’s remarks on governance and England’s fielding compared to Australia.
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London
Observer
Australia
Macartney
Gregory
Pellew
Collins
Oldfield
Caylor
Bardsley
McDonald
Mayne
Hendry
Ryder
Mailey
Australian Board of Control
Armstrong
England
Lancashire
Cane
Warner
Fry
Surrey
Darling
Nobie
Morning Post
Mind of a warm-blonded man of affairs urged
The appeal calls upon him to reveal the mindset of a pragmatic leader and requests Dail Eireann to be guided by common sense in this matter.
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Dail Eireann
Commonsenge
Australia and New Zealand May Challenge the America Cup
Mr T M Wilford MP returned from the United States proposing a joint Australia New Zealand effort to challenge America for the America Cup. He outlined a self sailed long voyage from New Zealand to New York, possible Auckland built yachts, and interest from Panama to reach New York. He suggested Lord Jellicoe might command and warned of the publicity value for both nations.
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T. M.wilford
M.P
States
Australia
New Zealand
America
New
Sir Thomas Lipton
Clyde
England
New York
Atlantic
Thomas Lipton
Auckland
Jutland
Lord Jellicoe
Tor
Panama Canal
Tahiti
Papeete
San Francisco
Cook
Wilford
Los Angeles
Anthony Wilding
Dick Arnst
Bob Fitzsummons
All Blacks
Moifap
The Capital Ship Under Threat From Air Attacks
The Joint Army and Navy Board report finds four former German warships sunk by aircraft did not displace the battleship as the nation’s chief sea defense. It notes air service advancements remain vital adjuncts to naval power.
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Washington
Joint
Army and Navy Board
Ex-Premier M Rallis Dies
The death is announced of M. Rallis, former Prime Minister of Greece, per Press Association. Memorial details not provided.
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Per Press Association
London
M. Rallis
Greece
Stranded Alpine trio found after six days without food
A Times correspondent from Innsbruck reports three local alpinists were lost for six days and nights on a Tyrolean incline above the Pramerarkar peak. They were found hanging on a steep, inaccessible face with dwindling strength as rescuers failed to reach them.
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London
Times
Innsbruck
Tyrol
Pramerarkar Peak
Undefined Phrase Promises Remedies Amid Market Claims
The text mocks deceptive trade phrases in textiles footwear and food drugs and urges caution. It suggests seeking genuine satisfaction from reliable sources and ends with a sales pitch for Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy.
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